I own a 2007 PC model 2551 and it came with an "Executive HTS-1000 DVD Home Theater System. The amp/tuner/DVD player stopped working. Has on power to it. When trouble shooting I heard a little buzz & spark so I've taken the unit out. I want to either get a new one just like it re-install or get something similar that will work the same way and fit in the same cabinet space. Does anyone know where I can get info. on the manufacturer of this unit? I've searched the web and have not found much info. on this Executive brand. Or does anyone have another brand recommendation? I just want the amp/tuner/DVD player. Speakers are fine & in place.Thank you for any suggestions.

I own a 2007 2350 so I likely have the exact same Executive model you do. They are strange units. I never see anything like that sold in stores. You don't need the exact same brand and model, but it's replacement has to fit in that same area.

I would call the factory and ask the receptionist where they buy them from. Worst case you pay a premium and buy one from the factory.

If you are handy with electronics, open the unit up and look for a small circuit breaker or fuse, either on the circuit board or elsewhere. Also look for a burned up component or area on the circuit board. The area of concentration is near where the power cord is attached, the power supply area.

If you get lucky, with a little common sense and a soldering iron, you can get it working again. I have been able to repair simpler appliances around the house that way. One in particular was our $25 toaster oven. One day a huge spark shot out the back of it. We all loved how well it worked so I thought I'd open it up and see what happened. A push-on connector acted like a fuse. I soldered the connection and the toaster lasted 3 times longer. It finally died last year for another reason I could not repair.

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Ron Dittmer (wife Irene) 2007 Model 2350 Without A SlideoutOur Rig Is Available For Viewing Any Time Of Year In Dundee, ILStored At Home In Our Heated Garage (Well-Lit & Warm Comfort In Winter)

Investigate the spec on Sony's website to assure it has am/fm/cd/dvd and it fits in your PC's available space. Also research a remote control. It might be cheaper to buy a new one at Walmart to assure you got everything you need.

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Ron Dittmer (wife Irene) 2007 Model 2350 Without A SlideoutOur Rig Is Available For Viewing Any Time Of Year In Dundee, ILStored At Home In Our Heated Garage (Well-Lit & Warm Comfort In Winter)

I replaced mine with a SAMSUNG HT-Zsomething or other $199 on sale at Raido Shack of all places! I did alot of looking on the internet By dimension Then price, The Samsung got very good reviews! I did have to widen the hole a few inches and thats easy, DO NOT FORGET to label the wires as you remove the old unit!I also replaced the Sub Woofer with the one that came with the new unit, The 5 other speakers that were installed in my 2551 sounded better then the ones from SAMSUNG, I was VERY impressed the end result